The Super Eagles Team
Nigeria’s Super Eagles camp in Antalya, Turkey, has grown to 21 players as preparations intensify for the upcoming international friendlies.
The squad received a boost on Wednesday morning with the arrival of six additional players, following the initial batch that reported to camp on Tuesday.
Among the early arrivals were Fisayo Bashiru, Alex Iwobi, Emmanuel Oluwasegun, Yira Sor, Paul Onuachu, and Philip Otele. They were later joined by Semi Ajayi, Moses Simon, Francis Uzoho, Bruno Onyemaechi, and Bright Osayi-Samuel.
Also present in camp are Frank Onyeka, Adebayo Adeleye, Ademola Lookman, Akor Adams, and Chidera Ejuke.
Completing the 21-man roster currently in camp are Raphael Onyedika, Igoh Ogbu, Maduka Okoye, Samuel Chukwueze, and Zaidu Sanusi.
The team is lodged at the Bellis Deluxe Hotel in Antalya, with their first training session scheduled for 4 p.m. local time (2 p.m. Nigerian time) on Wednesday.
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Camp officially opened on Tuesday afternoon with the arrival of the coaching crew and team officials ahead of full preparations.
Super Eagles Media Officer, Promise Efoghe, expressed satisfaction with the turnout and the positive atmosphere within the squad.
“We are impressed with the players’ response and early arrivals. It shows their commitment and readiness for the task ahead,” he said.
Efoghe added that the technical crew is focused on making the most of the limited training time available before the matches.
“Our priority is to blend the squad quickly and effectively. Every training session is crucial at this stage,” he noted.
Head Coach Eric Chelle had earlier named captain Wilfred Ndidi, alongside key players like Alex Iwobi and Ademola Lookman, in a 23-man squad for the friendlies.
Originally scheduled to take place in Amman, Jordan, the matches were moved to Antalya due to security concerns in the Middle East.
Nigeria will face Iran on Friday before taking on Jordan on March 31, both matches set to be played in Antalya.
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